7 tips to help your virtual assistant to help you

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7 Tips to Help Your Virtual Assistant to Help You!


For an outsourcing relationship to work it’s important both parties are on the same page

and are a good fit!

Here are my 7 tips to encourage a good partnership when outsourcing to a Virtual

Assistant…


1. Have documented procedures Even though you know how your business runs you can’t expect your VA to. It’s a great idea to have a documented procedure manuals in place.


2. Establish clear systems and processes Be prepared to spend a little bit of time showing your VA how your systems work, and the processes you follow.


3. Establish clear boundaries This goes both ways! If you prefer phone calls than emails, to only be contacted at certain times, etc. say so!


4. Give clear instructions including deadlines If you need something done in a certain way, and in a certain time-frame, make sure you specify this.


5. Read and reply to emails in a timely manner

Generally, your VA will email you for clarification or to let you know a task has been completed. Make sure you read what your VA is saying before you act!


6. Keep communication channels open Don’t go incognito on your VA! Most VAs

will not continually ‘bug you’ but they will need to contact you for certain tasks.


7. Respect that the VA is an independent worker It’s important to remember that your VA is not your employee; they are an independent business owner who, more than likely, has many clients.


If you would like further information on how a VA can help streamline your daily workflow, follow the link below to view our PDF article...

60 Ways a VA Can Support Your Business

Or read this blog post in full...

7 Tips to help your VA to help you

http://interimbusiness.com.au/pdf/60_ways_a_VA_can_support_you.pdf

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